• Episode 13 | The Trails That Shape Us Ft. Nicole Fox
    Oct 23 2024

    In this episode of Fail It to Nail It, Ryan interviews Nicole Fox. She shares her experiences working in treatment programs, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, and pursuing a master's degree in social work. They also discuss the challenges and rewards of thru-hiking and the importance of self-care and support systems.


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    54 mins
  • Episode 12 | Rising Above Challenges ft. Julianne Switzler
    Jul 18 2024

    Today we introduce Julianne Switzler, a health coach and medical assistant instructor, on navigating life's challenges and empowering others. Julianne shares her journey from personal struggles, to finding hope through education and helping others. Her insights emphasize the importance of empathy, avoiding black-and-white thinking, and embracing failure as part of growth. Discover how Julianne's experiences resonate across fields, offering universal lessons in resilience and empowerment.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 11 | Interview with Educator Harvey Hazen
    Jun 26 2024

    In this episode, Ryan Roberts interviews Harvey Hazen, an educator with decades of experience as a teacher, counselor, principal and vice principal and a district superintendent. Listen in to learn about Harvey's stories from his career, and how they have impacted his life, and the lives of his students and colleagues!

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    44 mins
  • Ep 10 | Composing Your Path to Success ft. Chris Christodoulou
    Jun 6 2024

    In the latest episode of "Fail It to Nail It" we welcome composer Chris Christodoulou to discuss his career and experiences. They start with a rare calm in Chris's work schedule before diving into his unique projects. Chris highlights "Droid Escape Basilica," a memorable project developed on a laptop with limited resources, where he experimented with tracker software called Renoise, which influenced his music creation process. He starts by sharing his most unique composition in a game called “Droid Scrape Basilica”. He also shares his love for a piece from "The Sea Will Claim Everything" and the album "Risk of Rain 2", discussing the differences in style and the extensive time invested in their creation.

    He narrates his journey into music and game composition, starting young with an interest in both fields. Technological advancements and the rise of the internet and indie games made his career possible. Chris emphasizes the importance of perseverance, sending numerous emails, and participating in game jams to get noticed, crediting his initial success to networking and leveraging industry connections.

    He shares a significant learning experience he had from a film project that involved some miscommunication and time management issues, and he stresses the importance of clear communication, realistic time assessments, and knowing when to say no. Chris values learning from failures and mistakes, both in music and business aspects like contracts, and believes in a proactive approach to improvement.


    Follow Chris on YouTube, Instagram and X!

    Check out his Website: https://www.chrischristodoulou.com/

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    50 mins
  • Episode 9 | Finding Magic in Mistakes ft. Magician Scott Chamberlain
    May 2 2024

    In our latest podcast episode, I chat with magician Scott Chamberlain about the art of embracing failures with humor and authenticity. Scott shares how magicians prepare for mishaps and transform them into engaging experiences. This conversation dives into using humor to form genuine connections and making the most of our mistakes. Tune in to learn how these magical insights can apply to everyday life and discover a beginner magic trick that could add a little fun to your routine!


    Link to the Show Notes

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    46 mins
  • Episode 8 | Creativity and Mental Health ft. Mike Nelson CMHC
    Apr 4 2024

    We are so excited to interview Mike Nelson, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, on our show today! Mike shares about how his background and passions influenced his decision to become a therapist, and how creativity plays such a deep and significant role in mental health.

    Show Notes

    References and Resources:

    • Book referral: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

    • Michael Nelson’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mikenelsoncmhc/videos

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    45 mins
  • Ep. 7 | Turning Rejections and Failures into Motivation ft. Joanna Lilley
    Mar 14 2024

    For today's episode, Ryan interviews Joanna Lilley, who is a nationally certified counselor who serves as a Therapeutic Consultant working with young adults. Her specialty lies in helping young adults, mainly college students, navigate challenging periods of transition. She shares some inspiring experiences of rejection and failure, perseverance and grit, and how self-care has helped her better serve her clients and those around her.

    Show Notes

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    34 mins
  • Episode 6 | Embracing Vulnerability and Connection with Dr. Randy Hyde
    Feb 22 2024

    Dr. Randy Hyde, a practicing psychologist and owner of Preferred Family Clinic in Provo Utah, joins Ryan today on the Fail It to Nail It Podcast. Ryan interviews Randy about his journey to finding success in the field of psychology, but also what he learned in all aspects of his life along the way. He shares a quote that he keeps on his door - If you aren’t failing, then you aren’t sufficiently challenging yourself. He ties everything together by talking about how love, compassion, and deep connections with others is incredibly important for our fulfillment in life.

    Read the show notes HERE!

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    32 mins